Thomas J. Dockery Residence.
Scope and Contents
An album of 28 photos of Kirksville homes, places and events by an unknown photographer. The photographs appear to have been taken in 1897.
Dates
- Creation: 1897
Use of the Collection
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Historical Note
Real estate agent Thomas J. Dockery was active in city government and was elected to the Kirksville City Council several times in the late 1800s and early 1900s. He served his first term as Mayor in 1897 and held the office again for three terms, 1901-03. He and Mrs. Dockery (Julia Linder) are shown here on the front porch of their home; daughters Ethel Ardella, Leota Lillian and Julia Estelle are on the steps and lawn.
Extent
From the Collection: 1 binder
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Truman State University, Pickler Memorial Library, Special Collections Manuscripts Repository